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John Elbert Wilson Sr. and his spouse, Grace George Williams Wilson, attend a banquet at Frank Jarmon, circa 1980s.

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John Elbert Wilson, Sr. yearbook picture for Kent County High School, circa 1980 - 1985

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John Elbert Wilson directing the Glee Club Choir, circa 1980s

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1987 Tri-State Debutante Cotillion Program

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Debutantes practice portions of their cotillion dance, 1989

Escorts practice a group component of the debutante cotillion dance, 1989
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Escorts practice a group component of the debutante cotillion dance, 1989

Katina Steward Moaney and her Escort practice a portion of the choreographed cotillion dance, 1989
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Katina Steward Moaney and her Escort practice a portion of the choreographed cotillion dance, 1989

Father-Daughter Debutante Cotillion Practice with Katina Moaney and her dad, 1989.
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Father-Daughter Debutante Cotillion Practice with Katina Moaney and her dad, 1989.

Debutante Escort practices his bow and his debutante's curtsy during dance practice session, 1989
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Debutante Escort practices his bow and his debutante's curtsy during dance practice session, 1989

Debutante Cotillion Dress Rehearsal with Choreographer JoAnn Carson-Smith, 1989
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Debutante Cotillion Dress Rehearsal with Choreographer JoAnn Carson-Smith, 1989

Debutante Cotillion choreographed dance practice, 1989
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Debutante Cotillion choreographed dance practice, 1989

Debutante Cotillion practice session, 1989
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Debutante Cotillion practice session, 1989

Debutante practice session with choreographer JoAnn Cason-Smith, 1989
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Debutante practice session with choreographer JoAnn Cason-Smith, 1989

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Father-Daughter Debutante Cotillion practice with Katina Moaney and her dad, 1989.

Debutante Meeting - 1989 Cotillion Court
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Debutante Meeting - 1989 Cotillion Court

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The Still Pond-Coleman Choir, directed by John Elbert Wilson, Sr.

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John Elbert Wilson, Sr. directs the Kent County High School Graduation Choir, 1984 - 1986

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John Elbert Wilson, Sr. receives award for his service as director of the Kent County Mass Choir, circa 1980s.

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Bertie Viola Rose Wilson Obituary

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Phyllis Maxine Hawkins Obituary

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Addie Wilson Jones Obituary

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Clara Ford Andepson Obituary

David and Aja Reid at home, 1981
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David and Aja Reid at home, 1981

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James A. Hutchins Obituary

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George Elbert Nickerson Obituary

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Leon A. Hutchins Obituary

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Irvin Theodore Kennedy

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Charles Roy Bordley Obituary

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Sarah Catherine Lively Teat Obituary

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Helen Izetta Goldsborough Black Obituary

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Calvin A. Thomas Obituary

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James A. Hutchins Obituary

Flier for Kool Jazz Festival
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Flier for Kool Jazz Festival

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Debutante Jana Anderson, 1987, dances with her uncle, Melvin Hamilton

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Debutante Jana Anderson, 1987

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Debutante Trina Henry, 1987, with her escort Corey Brown

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